Ales Bialiațki

Ales Bialiațki is a prominent Belarusian human rights activist and the founder of the Viasna Human Rights Centre. He has been a key figure in advocating for democracy and human rights in Belarus, often facing persecution from the authorities for his activism. Bialiațki was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for his efforts to promote civil society and democracy in Belarus, particularly during the political turmoil following the controversial 2020 presidential elections. His work has been instrumental in supporting political prisoners and raising awareness about human rights violations in the country.